Request for Qualifications
Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract
for
Charlton County
RFQ for Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract
Release date: May 4, 2026
Due Date: June 3, 2026
Time: 11:00am
Right to Reject: In submitting a response to this RFQ, it is understood by the respondent that the right is reserved by Charlton
County to accept or reject any and all responses, and to waive any irregularities or informalities when doing so is in the best
interest of Charlton County.
I. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Charlton County requests qualifications from interested Energy Services Companies (ESCO’s) for the
design and implementation of a Guaranteed Energy Savings Performance Contract in various
facilities, in accordance with (OCGA Title 50, Ch. 37) or other Georgia legislation.
This Request for Qualifications requires the selected ESCO to conduct an investment grade audit. The
selected firm will be required to identify, engineer, design, install, maintain, and provide financing
options for approved energy conservation measures in a fixed cost scenario.
The intent of this project is to provide Charlton County with the means to improve its designated
facilities through guaranteed energy, operational, maintenance and capital cost avoidance savings, as
well as new revenue sources.
II. RFQ PROCEDURES
A. Point of Contact
Questions concerning this RFQ and the procedures for responding to the RFQ should be
directed to:
Becky Harden
bharden@charltoncountyga.gov
B. Submission of Responses
Responses must be received by 11:00am on June 3, 2026. Respondents should submit three
(3) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy of the response to:
Becky Harden
County Administrator
68 Kingsland Drive, Suite B
Folkston, GA 31537
“Proposals Enclosed – Guaranteed Energy Savings Contract”
Responses received after the time and date specified above will be disqualified as
unresponsive.
C. Schedule of Events
The following time frame is expected to be followed during the procurement period of this
RFQ. This is a tentative schedule, and dates are subject to change.
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Release of RFQ – May 4, 2026
RFQ proposal received – June 3, 2026
Review of Submissions –June 10, 2026
Formal selection of an ESCO partner – June 18, 2026
Master Development Agreement executed with the selected ESCO – June 2026
III. FORMAT AND CONTENTS
Responses must be submitted in the format outlined in this section. Responses must be no
more than twenty-five (25) pages total. Note: Cover Letter and Table of Contents do not count
toward the page limit. Charlton County reserves the right to eliminate from further
consideration any submittal deemed to be substantially or materially unresponsive to the
requests for qualifications contained herein.
A. Executive Summary
Responses shall include a concise abstract stating the respondent’s understanding of the
county’s goals and objectives. The ESCO’s submission should identify their firm’s ability to
satisfy Charton County’s unique financial, technical and strategic goals and objectives.
B. Company Background & Experience
1. Provide a company overview / history of organization.
2. Describe prior relevant work experience and provide a minimum of five (5) references
of Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs implemented by your organization. Provide
the customer’s name, total project cost, name and telephone number of contact
person, and a brief description of the project.
3. Provide a comprehensive list of all Guaranteed Energy Savings Programs implemented
by your organization in the state of Georgia.
C. Project Development
1. Provide a description of your organization’s project development process and typical
schedule.
2. Provide an overview of any additional service offerings currently being offered by your
company. Highlight the specific ways that you believe Charlton County could benefit
from these services.
3. Describe the process that your company uses to select the products and materials that
will be proposed as part of this project. Include a comprehensive list of any products
or materials that would be offered by your company as part of this project which are
manufactured, produced, owned, or otherwise controlled by your company or its
affiliates.
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D. Project Management
1. Provide a description of your organization’s approach to project management.
2. Provide a description of your organization’s approach to the on-going maintenance
(service) of the installed equipment.
3. Provide a description of your organization’s approach to warranty issues.
E. Financial
Provide a summary of your financial statements for the previous five (5) years.
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.